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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 7, 2021
     | 5,096 views

    Solomon, being taught of David and being gifted with the gift of wisdom which God had given him, realized that wisdom and knowledge of the things of God should bring a person even closer to God; and therefore, keep him from failure and ruin.

    Guard your Heart Proverbs 4: 1-27 Biblical authors claim that the kings of Israel and Judah were divinely chosen and that they were expected to abide by the Mosaic covenant (see, for example, Deut 17:14-17, 1Sam 8-12, 1Kgs 2:3-4). Thus, Israelites saw their king as an agent of God, ruling on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 20, 2020
     | 1,221 views

    8 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VIII —1John 3:19-20(3:10--4:21) Attention: Unintended Consequences: On Oct. 15, 2020, 51 year-old Salvatore “Sam” Anello—of Valparaiso, Indiana—plead guilty to the negligent homicide of his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand. On July 7, 2019, Mr. Anello’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You For Real? Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 6, 2020
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     | 5,044 views

    The same offer of salvation made to Simon is made to you: REPENT and pray to the Lord to be FORGIVEN.

    Are You For Real? Acts 8:9-24 On June 13, 1994, Nicholas Barclay who is pictured here was playing basketball in a local park in San Antonio, TX. Then, he was gone. For over 3 years he had not been seen or heard from. Then, amazingly, his family received a phone call from authorities in Spain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020
     | 2,764 views

    How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

    “ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Strength For All Occasions Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 9, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    In difficult times followers of Christ are assured of Strength and Resources as needed. Believers can live in peace and contentment when they know the two assurances in Philippians 4:13 and 19. Those verses provide foundation for biblical OPTIMISIM.

    Our text today provides a sure foundation for optimism. Christians should be the most optimistic people on the face of the earth. I’m not talking about a Polly Anna avoidance of the challenges. I’m talking about a deep confidence that nothing can happen that is beyond God’s all-sufficiency. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Apprehended Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020
     | 4,837 views

    No RENEGADE of grace is TOO FAR from the long arm of the Lord.

    Apprehended Acts 9:1-19 Shortly after I had left the livestock business, I was sitting in my office at FBC Quitman, GA where I just begun serving as the minister of youth and education. I received a call from my dad and he told me he was in a dilemma. He said their semi driver had just unloaded a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Big Deal About Grace? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2021
     | 2,794 views

    Grace is such a big deal. Your Bible says the purpose of everything in the universe is to show God's grace: "so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 2:7).

    Happy Easter to all of you! Welcome to Easter Sunday, including those of you online. Easter is a time when God's people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As much as you may admire Abraham Lincoln, your parents, or MLK, JR., there are not even two people who gather every Sunday to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming To Terms With Reality Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 6, 2021
     | 2,181 views

    In any game, if you don't play by the rules, you lose. We often try to change the rules in our favor. But there is One who set the rules before all time and eternity who doesn't bend the rules for anyone, but gives grace to all who come to terms with reality.

    Well, it’s the middle of summer, and the nation is immersed in what has been called its favorite pastime—baseball. And the big news is that Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter became the Yankee’s first player with 3,000 hits yesterday, and he did it with a bang, with a home run, and next Tuesday is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dennis King avatar

    Was America Blessed Or Just Lucky?

    Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 13, 2021
     | 2,063 views

    Our Creator has certainly blessed America in many marvelous ways: Abundant natural beauty is found all across our land, including timbered forests, lush green valleys, richly fertile farmlands, the bountiful Great Plains, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, and warm California beaches.

    Was America God Blessed Or Just Lucky The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern of receiving and reflecting God's blessings. Psalm 33:12 reads, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Our Creator has certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's Devices - Reality Check!

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Oct 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,013 views

    Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God, I need a “Reality Check !” I need to be snapped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion, and set back on the right course. Our text today stands as a Spiritual Reality Check for us all.

    REALITY CHECK ! TEXT: 1 Peter 5:8 Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God I need what I am going to call a “Reality Check !” And what I mean by that, is that I need to be snaped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion... And set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reach Out To Them Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2024
     | 1,044 views

    We've journeyed through scripture, and the message is clear: Jesus is coming soon! We delve into 1 Peter 4, discovering how we can be earnest in prayer, show deep love, extend hospitality, and utilize our gifts for His glory. Let's live with purpose, ready for His return.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Awkward Invites: The Weatherman - The Skit Guys We have come a long way since we began our study. Jesus is coming soon!   Are we ready?   Are you making sure your family and kids are ready?   Have you told those you know, your neighbors, your coworkers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's Your Audience Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,144 views

    Part one of a message about living for an audience of one and overcoming our approval addiction.

    Who’s Your Audience? Matthew 6:1 NOW – this morning (8/21/22)… we are going to drill down on just a single verse... Matthew 6:1, in a conversation that I am calling, ‘Who’s Your Audience?’ Prayer A guy named Dallas Willard said there are four great questions of life that everyone has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Wallace avatar

    Preparation For Separation Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 10, 2021
     | 3,342 views

    How would disciples relate to God and the world once Jesus was gone? How do we relate to them now that the Holy Spirit has come? Jesus provides vital guidance for believers today.

    Every once in a while, in world history a powerful personality comes along whose influence and presence in life so impacts life during his time on earth that the people who are associated with him actually wonder how they will get on in life without him—whose departure from life leaves such a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 880 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    “Taming the Tongue” Introduction: Last week, we kicked off a series called Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth? We talked about the power of words—how what we speak today shapes the reality we live in tomorrow. How our words impact our relationships—how they can either be the glue ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope Out Of Darkness

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 818 views

    At Cadillac Mountain, dawn hits that ridge before the rest of the country. Isaiah 9 speaks to a people in predawn darkness and promises a light that breaks in. Advent says that light has a name, Jesus, and His coming turns yokes into freedom, fear into joy, and night into morning.

    You know, I recently had the chance to take a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine. And there's this place there, Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park - where you can be the first person in America to see the sunrise. Imagine that. Wouldn’t that be cool to be able to say that you were one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational